Palau Perspective of Grace Children's Home

This blog is updated by George and Stacey Palau and is comprised of highlights as seen through our eyes while living at Grace Children's Home.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Happy New Year!

We hope you experienced a joyous holiday season, remembering our Savior's birth and enjoying the company of loved ones!

Around here things moved so fast, it all seems a blur. In the past month we have been blessed with various teams who came to serve here and some even brought Christmas gifts for the kids. We are grateful for each individual and group that made the effort to come here and give to GCH -- Faith Bible, Westgate, the Oros family, the Vase family home group, Valley Christian High, Crystal Cathedral Academy, Hope Lutheran, Calvary Community & the Ingrams, & others... THANK YOU!

Also, several groups responded to our need to stock our pantry & supplies. THANK YOU!! Horizon Prep also did a large collection that we are still sorting. These staples and supplies really help us keep our costs down.

Last week the construction guys from Westgate church came down again and built us a new deck off the Education Center. They even worked in the rain one day, determined to finish it. We can't wait to have our first Bible study or pizza party with the kids on it! THANKS WESTGATE!

We've also made tremendous progress on the foundation of the baby home. This week we hope to finish pouring the pad. Amazing to think about because a few years ago it was only a dream.

In the middle of the excitement our family managed to sneak up to Santa Cruz to visit our families for a few days. Twin Lakes Church generously provided us a cabin in the beautiful red woods up there. It was such a blessing to us and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with our loved ones. THANK YOU TLC!

We also want to thank those who have given financially the GCH this year. We realize in these hard economic times that financial gifts are a sacrifice and we are encouraged that God has used you to provide for our children and homes. THANK YOU SPONSORS!

As we head into 2009 we ask that you continue to pray for GCH and the lives it touches. We continue to see God open doors and souls being saved, and it is our desire to keep doing so throughout this new year. THANKS FOR PRAYING!